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Saturday 30th July 2022 will go down in history as one of the few days that the ancient town of Ijebu-Jesa witnessed the influx of erudite scholars from across Nigeria …

Central African Republic: Several Killed in Attack On Chinese Mine

20 March 2023

[DW] Nine Chinese nationals died when gunmen stormed a mine in the Central African Republic. Rebels suspected of the attack have denied their involvement and blamed Russia's Wagner group, without evidence. [...]

Ghana: Ghana's Plan for a Grand New National Cathedral Sparks Debate

19 March 2023

[The Conversation Africa] The building of Ghana's spectacular $400 million national cathedral designed by famed architect David Adjaye has stalled amid an economic crisis. The plan has drawn sharp public criticism but the president says it will be a significant tourist attraction and should go ahead. We asked two experts: Frederick Dayour heads his university's department of tourism and hospitality where Francis Kofi Essel lectures in tourism. Essel is also a registered tour guide with intimate knowledge of Ghana's religious sites [...]

Zimbabwe: 'Gold Smuggler' Henrietta Rushwaya Set to Get Off the Hook

19 March 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Henrietta president Henrietta Rushwaya who was arrested in October 2020 for allegedly trying to smuggle gold out of the country appears set to be acquitted due to lack of evidence while her former aide and driver Tashinga Nyasha Masinire has been sentenced to a fine of R40,000 or two years imprisonment after being found with 23 gold bars concealed in a box of whisky at OR Tambo International Airport in May 2021. [...]

Nigeria: AMAC Promises Reconstruction of Tungan-Madaki Bridge

20 March 2023

[Daily Trust] The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the FCT, Christopher Zakka Mai Kalangu, yesterday, inspected a collapsed bridge in Tungan-Madaki community along the Airport Road and assured residents of immediate reconstruction. [...]

Africa: UK Earmarks £10m for Energy Solution in Sub - Saharan Africa

19 March 2023

[This Day] Abuja -- The United Kingdom has earmarked a £10 million grant for innovators in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa and South East Asia to address the energy situation in the benefitting countries. [...]

Zimbabwe: Country Remains Highest On Food Price Inflation Globally Says World Bank

19 March 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe continues to lead the 10 countries with the highest food price rise globally despite a significant drop in its year-on-year food inflation, a World Bank report has revealed. [...]

Africa: Breaking Barriers - Zimbabwean Welder Farakeza Challenges Gender Stereotypes

17 March 2023

[allAfrica] Harare -- As we mark international women's history month, we assess our progress toward achieving gender equality, a basic human right and the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Despite efforts by the global community, gender stereotyping and employment barriers continue to affect millions of young women around the world. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda's Airport Among 10 Best in Africa, Third Best in Region

18 March 2023

[New Times] Kigali International Airport has been ranked among the top 10 airports in Africa by the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2023, because of its excellent customer service and efficient operations. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda, Zipline Partnership a Blueprint of Economic Transformation - Kagame

18 March 2023

[New Times] The partnership between Rwanda and Zipline can be used as a case point of transformation of economic prosperity that changes people's lives for the better, President Paul Kagame has said. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Labour Party Candidate for Lagos Assembly Bloodied During Attack By Thugs? No, Photo Old, Unrelated

18 March 2023

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: As Nigerians vote for governors, claims have been circulated online that a candidate for a seat in the key state of Lagos has been attacked. But the photo used as evidence is six months old. [...]

Zimbabwe: UK-Based Marula Mining Set to Tap Into Zim's Lithium Resource

18 March 2023

[New Zimbabwe] ENGLAND based mining investor, Marula Mining PLC - Haywards Heath has tabled plans to establish a new mining subsidiary in Zimbabwe which will focus on the fast growing battery metals sector. [...]

Nigeria: Emirates Cries Out Over $85m Trapped Funds

18 March 2023

[Daily Trust] Emirates Airlines Friday expressed displeasure over the delay in clearing its outstanding funds trapped in Nigeria. [...]

South Africa: Load Shedding to Be Suspended Where Possible

18 March 2023

[SAnews.gov.za] Due to some recovery in generation capacity, Eskom says it will suspend load shedding where possible over the weekend. [...]

Kenya: Dollar Shortage Hits Motorists and Traders in Kenya

18 March 2023

[DW] Kenya's economy is grappling with a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. As consumers feel the pain, bigger structural problems remain, and experts say relief might not come any time soon. [...]

Central Africa: Central African Nations Vow to Reduce Imports to Spur Job Creation

18 March 2023

[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- Leaders of Central African states meeting Friday in Cameroon announced reductions and bans on some imports to encourage local production and create jobs. [...]

Tanzania: How Modern Technology Helps Ease Water Blues in Tanzania

17 March 2023

[Daily News] AS part of efforts to increase access to safe and clean water, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the government has adopted an innovative approach involving the use of modern technology to get water from a variety of sources. [...]

Kenya: Stop Cage Poultry Farming, Lobby Tells Meat Companies

18 March 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An animal protection lobby group is condemning poultry cage farming, which it says is inhumane. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Eyes More Than 7 Million Tourists in 5 Years

18 March 2023

[Capital FM] Kakamega -- The Kenyan government is keen on increasing the number of tourist arrivals to more than five million in the next five years. [...]

Africa: The Invisible Labour of Africa in the Digital Revolution

18 March 2023

[African Arguments] Is it surprising that the unequal global division of labour that built Western capitalism is being reproduced on the world wide web? [...]

Nigeria: Naira, Fuel Scarcity, Insecurity, Inflation Push 24m Nigerians Into Hunger - FAO

17 March 2023

[Leadership] Protracted insecurity, fuel scarcity, naira redesign policy and consistent high price of food commodities have been identified as key drivers that are pushing over 24 million Nigerians into food and nutrition insecurity. [...]

Nigeria: Experts Raise Concern Over Foreign Airlines' Inability to Repatriate Funds From Nigeria

17 March 2023

[This Day] Besides charging Nigerian air travellers exorbitant fares, aviation experts have raised concern over foreign airlines' inability to repatriate trapped funds in Nigeria, insisting that Nigeria has become a country with the highest amount of foreign airlines' trapped funds while highlighting its implications. [...]

Sierra Leone: Craig Dean Is a Selfless Character

17 March 2023

[Concord] "Marampa Mines Limited, a subsidiary of Gerald Group is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of high-grade iron ore concentrate, Marampa Blue at Marampa in the Port Loko District, Northern Sierra Leone. MML aims to build a resilient and long-life iron ore mine in Sierra Leone and to expand operations by integrating mining, processing, infrastructure and export logistics, alongside playing a responsible role in the economic and social stability of the region. [...]

Zimbabwe: Pupils Injured as Classroom Block Caves in From Panning Activities

17 March 2023

[The Herald] A number of school children at Globe and Phoenix Primary in Kwekwe have been injured after a classroom block caved in while they were in class. [...]

South Africa: Western Cape On Blackout Contingency Plan for the Province

17 March 2023

[Govt of SA] #EnergyDigicons - Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan for the province [...]

Mozambique: Over 2,000 Artisanal Mines in Mozambique

17 March 2023

[AIM] Over 2,160 artisanal mining sites have been identified in Mozambique as part of the Artisanal Mining Census. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 390

20 March 2023

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 390th day, we take a look at the main developments. [...]

From murder to stadium crush: Can Indonesia’s police reform?

20 March 2023

Indonesian police have found themselves in the dock in some high-profile cases amid hopes of greater accountability. [...]

Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong downplay effect of Credit Suisse woes

20 March 2023

Asian financial authorities say Swiss lender's takeover not likely to affect stability of local banks. [...]

China’s Xi calls for ‘rational way’ out of Ukraine conflict

20 March 2023

On his way to Moscow, China's president is trying to cast Beijing as a peacemaker after more than a year of war. [...]

Full text: China’s position on settling the Ukraine Crisis

20 March 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks over the war in Ukraine. [...]

N Korea’s Kim led drills ‘simulating nuclear counterattack’: KCNA

20 March 2023

Latest show of force from Pyongyang comes as it bristles at military drills by South Korea and the US. [...]

Israelis, Palestinians agree on steps to curb rising violence

19 March 2023

Talks in Egypt stressed the need to prevent any disruptive actions at Jerusalem's holy sites during Ramadan. [...]

Iraq and Iran sign deal to tighten border security

19 March 2023

Iraqi officials say move is aimed at tightening frontier with Iraq's Kurdish region. [...]

UBS to buy Credit Suisse for $3.24bn in government-brokered deal

19 March 2023

Authorities had been scrambling to rescue Credit Suisse before financial markets reopened on Monday. [...]

What is the legacy of the Iraq War?

19 March 2023

The Iraq War has reshaped the country and impacted the region. [...]

Lagos governor re-elected in win for Nigeria’s ruling party

19 March 2023

All Progressive Congress's Babajide Sanwo-Olu led the voting with a clear margin over his closest rival. [...]

Iran’s Raisi welcomes invitation from king to visit Saudi Arabia

19 March 2023

Iranian president has received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia following reconciliation deal, Iranian official says. [...]

Israeli wounded in occupied West Bank shooting

19 March 2023

Wounded Israeli and soldiers returned fire, wounding Palestinian gunman, who was arrested, Israeli army says. [...]

Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election

19 March 2023

If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of votes, a second round of voting will take place next month. [...]

Floods destroy homes of quake survivors in northwestern Syria

19 March 2023

Torrential rains damage hundreds of shelters for families displaced by February 6 earthquakes in Syria. [...]

Afghan women deserve a Nobel Peace Prize

19 March 2023

Under the Taliban regime, Afghan women are facing growing hostility and restrictions, but they continue to resist. [...]

Syria’s Assad in UAE for second post-quake Gulf visit

19 March 2023

The trip – al-Assad's second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman last month. [...]

Rape as a weapon of war against asylum seekers

19 March 2023

Disturbing reports of sexual assault in the Darién Gap reveal yet another horrifying aspect of border warfare. [...]

Kuwait court nullifies 2022 vote, reinstates previous parliament

19 March 2023

Last year's polls saw opposition members clinch 28 out of 50 seats, giving them a parliamentary majority. [...]

Qatar charges ex-finance minister with bribery, embezzlement

19 March 2023

Al-Emadi will face a criminal trial following his 2021 arrest over embezzlement allegations. [...]

How the US and UK tried to justify the invasion of Iraq

19 March 2023

What were the reasons given for the Iraq war, and how do they stand up today? [...]

Cyclone Freddy death toll in southeast Africa surpasses 500

19 March 2023

World Meteorological Organization says Cyclone Freddy, which started in February, is likely the longest-ever. [...]

Photos: The millions who protested against the invasion of Iraq

19 March 2023

Anti-war protests swept across the world as millions demonstrated against the 2003 invasion of Iraq by US and allies. [...]

Israeli, Palestinian Authority officials meet for talks in Egypt

19 March 2023

Backed by the US and Jordan, the day-long meeting follows last month's talks in Jordan. [...]

At least 19 killed in Bangladesh bus accident

19 March 2023

Police say up to 25 people were injured after a bus smashed through a highway fence and plunged into a roadside ditch. [...]

Machete-ban petition launched as London watch robberies rise

19 March 2023

High-value watch thefts rose by 65% in London from 2021 to 2022, figures reveal. [...]

New TV series boosts portrayal of black families

19 March 2023

A black British family has made a TV series based on their self-published book about boosting diversity. [...]

London Zoo: Two-toed sloth cradles her baby

19 March 2023

Marilyn, part of a European breeding programme, holds on to three-month-old baby Nova. [...]

Cost of Living: 'I tell my kids I'll buy it tomorrow - and hope they forget'

19 March 2023

A British Muslim charity says requests for crisis grants are at unprecedented levels. [...]

Erith shooting: Fifth person charged after man found fatally shot

18 March 2023

Kai Osibodu is charged with murdering Kai McGinley who was shot in Erith. [...]

Harrow: Murder charge after man stabbed outside house

18 March 2023

Police name Peter Littlefair as the man killed in Harrow on Thursday. [...]

Heathrow security to strike for 10 days including Easter

18 March 2023

The airport says contingency plans will be in place when 1,400 guards walk out in a pay dispute. [...]

Enfield shooting: Man charged with conspiracy to murder

18 March 2023

The injured man, 26, remains in a critical but stable condition, according to police. [...]

Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments

17 March 2023

It is claimed Sir Stephen House described the bulk of rape complaints as "regretful sex". [...]

Westfield: Dancers with Down's syndrome surprise shoppers with flash mob

19 March 2023

More than 150 people with Down's syndrome take part in a flash mob to celebrate their lives. [...]

Jacob Lennon: Mother and partner guilty over toddler's death in Roehampton

17 March 2023

Jacob Lennon, aged 15 months, was subjected to "sadistic" assaults before his death in August 2019. [...]

London stabbings: Off-duty police officers attacked in Soho

17 March 2023

The Met Police said the pair were found stabbed after an incident in Soho early on Friday morning. [...]

Walthamstow: Teenager detained for life over gang murder

17 March 2023

George Makia is the fourth person to be convicted of the murder of Bubacar Jabbie Dukureh, 17. [...]

British Transport Police has misconduct panel ruling overturned

17 March 2023

Police launched legal proceedings to ensure an officer who committed gross misconduct lost his job [...]

London Bridge: New station layout in a bid to beat overcrowding danger

17 March 2023

Rail bosses respond after commuters were trapped on platforms, with some having panic attacks. [...]

Bushy Park: Stag practises football skills in Royal Park river

16 March 2023

A passer-by captured footage of the animal playing with a ball in Bushy Park. [...]

Boy recreates his gran's 1955 photos to help her with Alzheimer's

2 March 2023

Philip Loveday follows in his grandmother's footsteps to snap London's famous landmarks 70 years on. [...]

Caroline Dubois: 'I had to pretend to be a boy called Colin to box'

12 March 2023

Rising British boxing star Caroline Dubois is eyeing a world title fight before the end of the year. [...]

Cost of living: Childcare costs 'punishing' women for having children

9 March 2023

Rebekah will soon be spending up to £2,000 per month on childcare and may have to take up a second job. [...]

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Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace: Gunners go eight points clear at top of Premier League

19 March 2023

Arsenal move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a routine home victory over managerless Crystal Palace. [...]

Manchester United 3-1 Fulham: Bruno Fernandes double seals comeback against nine-man Cottagers

19 March 2023

Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcel Sabitzer help Manchester United come from behind against Fulham, who have Aleksandar Mitrovic, Willian and manager Marco Silva sent off. [...]

Reading 1-3 Chelsea: Guro Reiten stars as Blues reach FA Cup semi-finals

19 March 2023

Chelsea reach the semi-finals of the Women's FA Cup for the third consecutive season with a 3-1 victory at Reading. [...]

'Antonio Conte blames Tottenham players but is part of club's problems'

18 March 2023

Antonio Conte is going down swinging at Tottenham but must accept some of the blame, writes Phil McNulty. [...]

Colchester United condemn 'vile' Justin Edinburgh chants at Leyton Orient game

19 March 2023

Colchester United condemn fans who sang "vile chants" about former Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh. [...]

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake leaves at least 16 dead, damages one of Ecuador's biggest cities

19 March 2023

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo in Ecuador Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. [...]

US B-1B strategic bombers in drills with South Korea on same day as North Korean missile launch

19 March 2023

North Korea on Sunday launched a "suspected ballistic missile," Japan's Ministry of Defense reported. [...]

Hundreds protest clampdown on same-sex parents in Milan

19 March 2023

Hundreds took to the streets of Milan on Saturday to protest against moves by Italy's new right-wing government to restrict the rights of same-sex parents. [...]

Trump and Le Pen backed these Dutch farmers -- now they've sprung an election shock

19 March 2023

A farmers' protest party in the Netherlands has caused a shock after winning provincial elections this week just four years after their founding. Could their rise have wider implications? [...]

China makes surprise rate cut to boost banking liquidity and the economy

17 March 2023

China's central bank has made a surprise cut to the amount of money that banks must keep in reserve, in an effort to keep money flowing through the financial system and prop up the economy. [...]

The banking meltdown put the Fed in a bind

17 March 2023

With just a few days to go until the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, US policymakers are sitting between a rock and a hard place. [...]

Why American whiskey is the real winner of St. Patrick's Day

17 March 2023

On St. Patrick's Day, it might seem appropriate to knock back a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey. However, when it comes to the luck of the Irish, US whiskey-makers might have the upper hand. [...]

First Republic secures $30 billion rescue from large banks

17 March 2023

First Republic Bank, facing a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, is set to receive a $30 billion lifeline from a group of America's largest banks. [...]

Unlike last year, this tax season has been going smoothly

16 March 2023

The past two tax-filing seasons were fraught with aggravations, delays, last-minute changes and huge backlogs at the IRS. But by comparison, this year's tax-filing season has been going relatively smoothly, tax preparers say. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Hunter Schafer's torso-bearing look had more to it than meets the eye

15 March 2023

The three words that best describe Hunter Schafer's Vanity Fair Oscars party look? Less is more. [...]

Major museums around the world are quietly re-labeling works from Russian to Ukrainian

15 March 2023

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has quietly reclassified some of its paintings. Two artists, once labeled Russian, are now categorized as Ukrainian and a painting by the French Impressionist Edgar Degas has been renamed from "Russian Dancer" to "Dancer in Ukrainian Dress." [...]

Michael Jordan's 90s sneakers are expected to smash auction records

14 March 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now the sneakers are going on sale and expected to smash auction records. Sotheby's in New York will offer up the game-winning sneakers next month, for a high estimate of $4 million, with open bidding to take place online from April 3 to 11. The current record from 2021 — a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore early in his career — is $1.47 million,… [...]

Dutch historian finds medieval treasure using metal detector

10 March 2023

A Dutch historian found unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced on Thursday. [...]

Photographer took 40,000 shots to capture these extraordinary birds

14 March 2023

"I'm willing, more than most people, to go through some discomfort." [...]

Lie-flat economy cabin concept could revolutionize air travel

14 March 2023

From a cabin concept that completely eradicates the middle seat to a swanky design that takes single-aisle aircraft business class to a new level, this year's Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist offers an exciting glimpse at aviation's potential future. [...]

Swell life: China's surf scene is heating up

13 March 2023

The gigantic metal monoliths standing in the desert

14 March 2023

Out in the hot, shimmering desert sands of western Qatar, something alien, colossal and very weird looms over the horizon. [...]

Huge abandoned train station transformed into spectacular hotel

17 February 2023

Against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains, deep in the Aragon valley, lies an imposing, beautiful building. Welcome to Canfranc Station, once an abandoned railway station, now a luxurious hotel. [...]

A flight attendant's secrets to surviving long-haul flights

1 March 2023

Any air travel can be stressful, but facing down a long-haul flight can be especially intimidating. [...]

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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

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